Job Description
About the firm
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Our client is an independent boutique law firm in Perth, acting for mid-market businesses and high-net-worth individuals across corporate and commercial, transactions, and disputes.
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The role
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We're looking for a capable, commercially minded family lawyer to join a growing practice. This role suits a lawyer who enjoys complex, strategic matters and wants to work beyond the usual boundaries of family law.
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You'll work alongside the commercial, tax, litigation, and insolvency, reconstruction and turnaround teams to deliver practical, joined-up outcomes for clients. It's a chance to build a family law practice with strong internal referral pathways and exposure to matters that are often more commercially complex than a traditional family law file. The firm is selective about the work it takes on and focused on strategic, commercially sensible results.
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The work
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You'll work across a broad range of family law matters, including:
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Property settlements involving business structures, trusts and complex asset pools
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Financial agreements
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Parenting matters
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Spouse maintenance matters
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Negotiated settlements and strategic dispute resolution
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Family law matters arising alongside commercial transactions, insolvency events, succession planning and estate disputes
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Advising with the commercial and tax teams on asset structuring, tax and business issues that affect family law outcomes
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Court proceedings where required
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You'll work directly with senior lawyers and have the chance to help shape and grow the firm's family law offering.
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Skills and experience
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You'll have:
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Approximately 3–6 years' PAE in family law
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Strong technical and drafting skills
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Confidence managing your own matters with senior lawyer oversight
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Experience dealing directly with clients in emotionally sensitive situations
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A practical, commercial and solutions-focused approach
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Sound judgement on risk, strategy and client management
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The ability to work collaboratively with lawyers across practice areas
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Initiative and a real focus on client outcomes
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What's on offer
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Market-competitive salary packages and generous bonus structures
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Flexible working arrangements
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Low billable targets
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Quality work and direct client exposure
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External learning and development opportunities
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Real collaboration across practice areas
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The chance to help build and grow a practice area within the firm
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📌 Associate/Senior Associate - Family Law (Perth)
🏢 Mills Recruitment
📍 Perth